Health Professional and Patient Interaction
Language: English
Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2007
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Emphasizes respectful interactions in a range of health care settings. Illustrated with examples and various scenarios, this volume presents strategies for effectively communicating with patients of all ages, as well as abusive, depressed and impaired patients.
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- Title
- Health Professional and Patient Interaction
- Author
- Ruth B Purtilo
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1416022449
- ISBN 13
- 9781416022442
- A framework of respect and ethics is presented to drive decision making in patient communication.
- Patient stories introduce the patient's point of view to illustrate the principles described in each chapter.
- Individual chapters detail advice for effective, respectful interaction with newborns through toddlers, children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Questions for Thought and Discussion ending each section engage students in applying their knowledge to a variety of situations.
- Updated information highlights the importance of professionalism and values.
- A context of respect is addressed in relation to institutional settings, a diverse society, and difficult situations.
- Self respect in the student years and the professional medical career is emphasized.
- Reflections boxes encourage critical thinking through questions based on given scenarios, as well as the reader's personal experiences.
- Two-color design visually reinforces learning opportunities.
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